All citations for Brandon Woods of New Bedford

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 27, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 8, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 1, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 28, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 30, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.